Allan Erb Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

ERB, Allan – Peacefully at Stratford General Hospital, with family by his side, on Friday, January 22, 2016 in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late Norma (Zehr) who predeceased him in 2013. Loving father of David and Eva of RR2 Wellesley, Darlene and Louis Byler of RR2 Milverton, John and Shelley of RR2 Blyth, Mary Ellen and James Ropp of RR1 Monkton, Allan P. and Linda of RR2 Wellesley, son in-law Raymond Paul Gerber of RR1 Brunner and predeceased by his daughter Deborah Gerber (2010). Will be sadly missed by 32 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Daniel S. and Nancy (Gerber) Erb and his grandson Nathaniel Erb (1981) in infancy. He was the last surviving member of his family being predeceased by his siblings Elmer (Vera), John (Frieda), Cornelius (Emma) (Katie), Laura (Harvey) Nafziger, Norman (Amanda), Dan (Doris) and brother in-law Mervin Kropf. Also predeceased by sisters in-law Mary Zehr in infancy and Laurene (Norman) Jantzi. Friends may call at the FUTHER-FRANKLIN FUNERAL HOME, 1172 Henry Street, Wellesley, on Saturday (tonight) from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, 4831 Deborah-Glaister Line, Wellesley, on Monday January 25, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Bishop John Gerber officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to Masters International or Christian Aid Ministries would be appreciated.

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Allan Erb

August 22, 1921 - January 22, 2016